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Natalie Arroyo Camacho

As a writer and first-generation Mexican American born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, I'm passionate about celebrating the communities in the 818. That passion fueled the founding of Viva the Valley in November 2020 and it continues to fuel its upkeeping. Full time, I'm a writer and editor at California State University, Northridge. I also am a freelancer and work with editors at websites and magazines as well as small business owners who want to share more on their business blogs.
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An Outdoor Artisanal Market Has Arrived in Downtown San Fernando

Siri, set a reminder for every fourth Saturday of the month from 1-6 p.m.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 24, 2021August 5, 2021
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20 More Valley-Based Instagram Accounts to Follow

These Instagram accounts are run by San Fernando Valley residents and provide updates from community members, photographers, and small businesses in the San Fernando Valley. (Photo courtesy of Blue Hour Valley)

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 18, 2021April 22, 2021
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This Valley Kid Has Designed Pins for Danny Trejo and George Lopez (and that Bernie Pin You Might’ve Seen Around)

David Aguirre is a pretty big deal and has 24,000 followers on his business’s Instagram, PINetration®.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 11, 2021July 10, 2021
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5 Plant Plugs in the San Fernando Valley

We made this list so you could stop buying your plants from The Home Depot. (No shade.)

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 4, 2021July 10, 2021
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Support These 30 Small Valley Businesses This Valentine’s Day

This list is alphabetized by city. In it, you’ll find local vendors for balloons, charcuterie boards, chocolate covered strawberries, flowers, picnics, and more.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoJanuary 26, 2021March 4, 2021
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8 Mouth-Watering Hot Chicken Places in the Valley

Hot chicken is all the rave among foodies, and the San Fernando Valley is serving it ~hot~. The one photographed here is from Hawaiian Hot Chicken in Northridge.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoJanuary 14, 2021February 23, 2021
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From the writer that brought you 15 Latinx-Owned Wellness and Lifestyle Brands to Shop ASAP, Viva the Valley (VTV) is about, by, and for Valley kids.

These stories are about people and businesses in the 818 — from Arleta to Chatsworth, Van Nuys to Porter Ranch, and Encino to Granada Hills.

We hope these Valley kid stories bring y’all a sense of community when you feel alone.

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If you’re in the #NoHoArtsDistrict, we beg of you: Don’t sleep on #Tamashii. We got dumplings and steamed buns, but their #ramen is also top-tier. They’re a ramen house, after all.
Whether you’re rooting for USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina (for some reason), or another country, these 10 #SanFernandoValley joints are screening the #WorldCup.
Should we put out a list of the best hiking spots in the #SanFernandoValley? We’re thinking about it! Comment your faves to make sure they’re on the 15-hike list ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Let’s be real: Whether you’re looking for lunch, dinner, or a light snack, sushi’s always on the table. Check out the best sushi spots in the #SanFernandoValley at the #LinkInBio.
Last week, @lainaminute went on record to say that #Glendale is a part of the #SanFernandoValley — but 65% of y’all (aka 94 people!) said it isn’t. Wassup with that? 🧐
When it’s 100° out — *cough* today and this weekend *cough* — there’s something about a miche that just slapsssss 🍻
On Saturday, we posted this to our stories and asked where we were at. Raise your hand — and your beer — if you got it right.🍻🙋🏿🙋🏾‍♀️ 🙋🏽‍♀️
It’s too hot to cook dinner, so just order some pizza!
The Canoga Park Vallarta is hands down the dopest one in the Valley — don’t @ us. New story about this lil slice of México at the #LinkInBio #VivaTheValley
It’s Taco Tuesday! Don’t risk getting some bland tacos — check out this list of bomb, locally own Valley spots 🍻 #LinkInBio
It’s Monday, and we’re counting down the hours until we can be vibin’ and sippin’ on a cocktail at @trumanhousetavern. ⏳🤤
To get through the last day of the week, pick up a coffee from a locally owned shop instead of that corporate mermaid brand. You’ll thank us later 😉 (As always, the link is in our bio!)

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